Are you passionate about being positive force in the lives of women & families recovering from substance abuse?
Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Counselor Case Manager in the Dorchester Family Center at Behavioral Health Network!
Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Dorchester Family Center with the following:
Providing a caseload of individuals served with individual, group, and educational services through sound, therapeutic treatment.
Managing the day to day operations in the program.
Performing admission functions including intakes, comprehensive assessments, screenings, and orientations.
Developing treatment plans that are measurable, coherent, and reflective of client's progress and development.
Providing individuals with information on substance abuse treatment resources and services and making referrals, as needed.
Maintains individuals' charts and treatment notes in an accurate, timely, and compliant manner using the Electronic Medical Record.
Maintaining positive working relationship with agencies, resources, and families to coordinate services for client care.
Being a role model through positive, appropriate conduct, and participation in special agency events.
Responds to individuals' crises and emergencies as needed.
Complying with BHN, local, state, and federal regulations and policies.
Who are we?
The Dorchester Family Center provides long-term residential family substance use treatment for women and their children of all ages, from newborns to teens. The diverse experienced team at the Dorchester Family Center provides a variety of services including individual and group counseling, therapy and psycho-educational groups, individualized treatments plans, and medical and mental health referrals, among others. Our goal is to provide a safe and sober living environment to allow successful family reunification and long-term family stabilization.
Reasons to work with BHN:
Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
You will be able to change a person's life
You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available
Qualifications/Requirements
What are we looking for in a Counselor?
High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent (required); Bachelor's Degree in a related field (preferred).
At least one year of experience in Human Services (preferred).
At least one year of experience working in substance treatment environment (preferred).
CADC, LADCI, LADCII or equivalent (preferred).
Ability to develop rapport with substance-abusing populations and families.
Strong organizational management skills and self-discipline.
Strong communication skills.
Valid driver's license (preferred).
How do I apply to be a Counselor?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply for Job" from Kronos/WFD or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!
BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.
